The extent to which Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) boss Lalu Prasad's clout played a role in influencing the Congress leadership to take ordinance route to insulate convicted lawmakers is still unclear. It was alleged that the 'Narendra Modi phobia' in Bihar convinced the key Congress leaders to take a highly 'controversial' decision in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections in 2014.
On Friday, Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi slammed a cabinet move to protect politicians found guilty of crimes, embarrassing the government led by his own party.
The RJD MP has been a worried man for the past several months as on September 30 a Jharkhand court will deliver its verdict in the fodder scam case, which took place when he was Bihar CM. As an accused in this case, Prasad may lose his Lok Sabha membership and would not be able to contest the 2014 general elections if the verdict goes against him.
The ordinance allows legislators to attend House proceedings after conviction as long as they obtain a stay within 90 days, they cannot vote or draw their salary till they are acquitted. If the appeal is rejected, they lose their seat immediately.
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